Algeria: Population size

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 Algeria

Population size, in millions

 Latest value 46.81
 Year 2024
 Measure million
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 26.64
 Min - Max 11.42 - 46.81
 Source United Nations Population Division
The latest value from 2024 is 46.81 million, an increase from 46.16 million in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 41.28 million, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Algeria from 1960 to 2024 is 26.64 million. The minimum value, 11.42 million, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 46.81 million was recorded in 2024. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Algeria - Population size - Recent values chart

Historical series
Algeria - Population size - historical chart - 1960-2024




The population size of Algeria and other countries is defined as the number of people living on the territory of the country. It includes domestic born and foreign born residents.
Definition: Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.

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 Related indicators Latest Reference Measure
 Population size 46.81 2024 million
 Percent urban population 75.75 2024 percent
 Population density 19 2023 people per square km
 Population ages 65 and above 6.58 2024 percent
 Percent children 30.33 2024 percent
 Percent female population 49.00 2024 percent
 Rural population, percent 24.25 2024 percent
 Age dependency ratio 58.51 2024 percent
 Refugee population 98,590 2023 refugees
 Migrant population 1 2015 percent
 Population growth 1.40 2024 percent
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